The Moon rabbit in folklore is a rabbit that lives on the moon, based on pareidolia that identifies the markings of the moon as a rabbit. In Aztec mythology and East Asian folklore, it is seen pounding in amortar and pestle. In Chinese folklore, it is constantly pounding the elixir of life for goddess Chang'e; but in Japanese and Korean versions it is just pounding the ingredients for rice cake.

'Elixir of Long Life' to be recreated using 19th century recipe

'Elixir of Long Life' recreated using 19th century recipe: Medicinal brew of alcohol and herbs was once used as a 'miracle cure' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2661186/Elixir-Long-Life-recreated-using-19th-century-recipe-Medicinal-brew-alcohol-herbs-used-miracle-cure.html#ixzz37Dea2Izk Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook